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Abstract
The Artist as Culture Producer: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life is a collection of essays by 40 visual artists. Edited by artist and educator Sharon Louden, the book describes how artists extend their practices outside of their studios. All of these contributors have impactful, artistic activities as change agents in their communities. Their first-hand stories show the general public how contemporary artists of the twenty-first century add to creative economies through their 'out-of-the-box' thinking while also generously contributing to the well-being of others. Although there is a misconception that artists are invisible and hidden, the truth is that they furnish measurable and innovative outcomes at the front lines of education, the non-profit sector, and corporate environments.
This title is a welcome alternative to so much of the general interest writing on art and artists’ lives, which tends to focus on attention-grabbing topics such as multimillion-dollar auction sales, celebrity gossip, or tragedy. The essays steer clear of literary flourishes and artspeak, offering straightforward descriptions of each individual’s struggles as they navigated life and career paths. Recommended for students and aspiring artists who hunger for this kind of real-life experience, advice, and wisdom, and for those in organizations that work with them. - —Michael Dashkin, Library Journal
Table of Contents
Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
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Cover | Cover | ||
Half Title | 1 | ||
Title | 3 | ||
Copyright | 6 | ||
Contents | 7 | ||
Preface | 9 | ||
Foreword | 13 | ||
Alec Soth | 16 | ||
Alison Wong | 20 | ||
Andrea Zittel | 30 | ||
Austin Thomas | 44 | ||
Billy Dufala and Steven Dufala | 54 | ||
Brett Wallace | 71 | ||
Caitlin Masley | 81 | ||
Cara Ober | 89 | ||
Carrie Moyer | 97 | ||
Carron Little | 106 | ||
Chloë Bass | 114 | ||
Duncan MacKenzie | 121 | ||
Edgar Arceneaux | 129 | ||
Euan Gray | 149 | ||
Faina Lerman and Graem Whyte | 154 | ||
Jane South | 164 | ||
Jayme McLellan | 173 | ||
Jean Shin | 187 | ||
Julia Kunin | 198 | ||
Kat Kiernan | 205 | ||
Khaled Sabsabi | 212 | ||
Lenka Clayton | 223 | ||
Mark Tribe | 238 | ||
Martina Geccelli | 248 | ||
Matthew Deleget | 259 | ||
Michael Scoggins | 270 | ||
Morehshin Allahyari | 277 | ||
Norberto Roldan | 287 | ||
Paul Henry Ramirez | 294 | ||
Robert Yoder | 302 | ||
Sharon Butler | 307 | ||
Shinique Smith | 318 | ||
Stephanie Syjuco | 331 | ||
Steve Lambert | 339 | ||
Tim Doud and Zoë Charlton | 350 | ||
Wendy Red Star | 368 | ||
William Powhida | 376 | ||
Conclusion | 386 | ||
Chen Tamir | 386 | ||
Courtney Fink | 392 | ||
Deana Haggag | 396 | ||
Acknowledgments | 401 | ||
Back Cover | Back Cover |